Argoed vs Shaftesbury
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Argoed vs Shaftesbury Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Argoed safer than Shaftesbury?
Argoed has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 120 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaftesbury has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 330 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Shaftesbury?
Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -47.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shaftesbury shows -55.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Argoed and Shaftesbury?
In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In Shaftesbury, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Argoed and Shaftesbury?
Argoed recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaftesbury recorded 37. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Argoed vs Shaftesbury?
Violent crime in Argoed totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Shaftesbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Shaftesbury in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Argoed recorded 229 crimes (now 120, a change of -47.6%). Shaftesbury recorded 739 crimes previously (now 330, -55.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Argoed and Shaftesbury?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Argoed has a resolution rate of 0% and Shaftesbury has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Argoed and Shaftesbury?
Argoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Shaftesbury is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Argoed and Shaftesbury?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Argoed or Shaftesbury on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Argoed and Shaftesbury. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.